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GL12 GUD

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,705 mi
Last recorded145,705 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 GUD
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 145,705 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 135,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 135,585 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 127,342 miles

underside of vehicle at rear covered in black waxoyl unable to inspect fully paint still wet

Fail 27 Jan 2022 127,301 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

underside of vehicle at rear covered in black waxoyl unable to inspect fully paint still wet

Pass 20 Jul 2021 113,428 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 107,231 miles

Front Condensation in headlamp

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 107,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Condensation in headlamp

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 100,968 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Jan 2020 95,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 84,433 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 84,228 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 75,307 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 57,940 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,827 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,952 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Insignia?

Based on 3,238,878 MOT tests across 297,647 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
297,647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 45,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,535
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,349
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,379
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GL12 GUD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 83,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 45,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL12 GUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Insignia typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL12 GUD registered?

GL12 GUD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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